29 Mar 12 - Statement by UNAMID Joint Special Representative on recent events in Kabkabiya
El Fasher, 29 March 2012 – Joint Special Representative (JSR) Ibrahim Gambari regrets statements attributed today to the North Darfur Government and other parties on recent events in Kabkabiya, alleging that UNAMID had a role in the deaths of civilians during a local dispute between the locality commissioner and residents over the relocation of a market place.
During a visit to Kabkabiya yesterday, the JSR offered his condolences for the loss of life as a result of the clashes between the national security forces and the population, and offered UNAMID's mediation support to resolve the conflict between the locality and the population. UNAMID is sending a multi-disciplinary assessment mission to Kabkabiya shortly. A joint investigation with the Sudanese authorities will also be conducted.